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Sports activities

Just like the rest of the region of Alava, Montaña Alavesa offers a wide variety of sports activities. It is a region where you can do the following activities:

GOLF

The region has two golf courses in Lagrán and Urturi. The facilities are great and you can enjoy a round of golf without having to be a member. For more information on the region?s golf courses, please see the golf section.

HORSEBACK RIDING

In Antoñana, specifically in the outskirts of town heading toward Sabando, you will find a riding school with great facilities and various services offered: courses to learn how to ride, breeding and breaking in horses, rides in the surrounding area and mountains. This center has "pottokas" which are a native breed of horse that stands out for its ability to climb difficult mountain trails. For more information visit: Hípica Antoñana Tel: 945410226.

ROCK CLIMBING

There are various routes that are open in the area with walls that people use for rock climbing:

  • Zona de Piérola (Sta. Cruz de Campezo).
  • Aitzulo (Atauri).
  • Piñón Atómico (Apellániz).
  • Atxartea (Apellániz).
  • Peñones (Antoñana).
  • Bonete de San Tirso (Bernedo).

PARAGLIDING AND HANGLIDING

You can also do these sports in Montaña Alavesa. The most recommended areas are Mount Loar in the Sierra de Codes (Campezo) and in the Sierra de Toloño/Cantabria.

FISHING

In Santa Cruz de Campezo next to a fish farm you will find a man-made lake where catching trout is guaranteed. For more information contact Lago de Pesca Nusi Tel: 945415072.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

There are endless possibilities for mountain biking in Montaña Alavesa. Mountain bike competitions are organized annually in Santa Cruz de Campezo, San Román de Campezo, and Pipaón. You can also mountain bike some of the trails are talked about in the hiking trails section.

SPELUNKING

For those who love spelunking, Montaña Alavesa has caves in Kapildui, Iturrieta, Bitigarra, Entzia, and Sierra de Toloño/Cantabria.

HIKING

Mountain climbers have a variety of peaks and summits to choose from in this region:

  • Ioar (1.416 m. altitude).
  • Palomares (1.440 m altitude).
  • Costalera (1.234 m. altitude).
  • San Tirso (1.329 m. altitude).
  • Itxogana (1.062 m. altitude).
  • Arburu (1.045 m. altitude).
  • Arnaba (1.242 m. altitude).
  • Toloño (1.240 m. altitude).
  • Morube (1255 m. altitude).

In addition to mountains and peaks, Montaña Alavesa also offers hikers and visitors alike a wide variety of natural routes and itineraries:

  • Some of them are signed or marked and approved by the Alavesan Mountain Federation: short hikes (PR) and long hikes (GR). You will find more information about marked trails in the section titled hiking trails .

  • There are other trails that are not marked but are easy to follow because the trail is very clear. Here is an example: Hike to Peña Hueca where you will see some beautiful caves, one of which has a drawing of two deer etched into one of the walls; Virgala-Arraialde; Barranco de Oquina.

  • When it comes to natural routes, you must not forget the Sierra de Cantabria-Toloño and Sierra de Entzia. It's extensive fields entice you to go for a walk and hike to the peaks through the beech trees, maple trees, and ash trees enjoying the plant life, wildlife, and panoramic vies that bombard your senses with color. There is also the Izki National Park that has over fifteen itineraries. For more information on the Izki National Park, just visit the section dedicated to the park, IZki National Park

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE ONLY WAY THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE ENJOYING THIS MAGNIFICENT, NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IS BY TAKING CARE OF IT AND RESPECTING IT. HELP US PRESERVE IT.